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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 28 MIN

78. Mustafa Faraj: The Gates of Nineveh

from Thin End of the Wedge · host Jon Taylor

Mustafa discusses his project to document the condition of the gates of Nineveh, and to plan the sustainable conservation and management. What do the gates mean to Mosulis? What reconstruction work has taken place, what condition are the gates in now, and what might they look like in the future? 2:39  the Gates of Nineveh project4:46  historic reconstructions5:40  significance7:19  current condition9:51  archaeological park13:45  displaying finds from the gates16:04  heritage tourism in Mosul17:07  heritage restoration21:03  the Banquet Stela of Ashurnasirpal24:33  where to learn moreMustafa's FacebookMusic by Ruba HillawiWebsite: http://wedgepod.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgwEmail: [email protected]: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod

Mustafa discusses his project to document the condition of the gates of Nineveh, and to plan the sustainable conservation and management. What do the gates mean to Mosulis? What reconstruction work has taken place, what condition are the gates in now, and what might they look like in the future? 2:39 the Gates of Nineveh project 4:46 historic reconstructions 5:40 significance 7:19 current condition 9:51 archaeological park 13:45 displaying finds from ...

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